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AIRPLAY DIRECT CO-SPONSORS THE IBMA WOB  CONFERENCE & THE IBMA MOMENTUM AWARDS FOR 2014

 

“AirPlay Direct is proud of our on-going strategic partnership with the IBMA.  This year was no exception.  We are particularly proud of our involvement and co-sponsorship of the IBMA “Momentum Awards” for 2014.  Listed below are the winners of the various IBMA “Momentum Awards”.  Each artist “Momentum Award” recipient was also awarded an AirPlay Direct “Marketing & Awareness” package to promote and market their music to APD’s 9,200 radio station members globally.”  

                                        Robert Weingartz, Chairman & Creator – AirPlay Direct

 

IBMA Momentum Award Winners for 2014:

• Instrumentalists of the Year:  Dominick Leslie (mandolin), Jake Stargel (guitar), Cory Walker (banjo)

• Vocalist of the Year:  Jesse Gregory (Jesse Gregory & Faultline)

• Band of the Year:  The Barefoot Movement

• New Festival or Venue of the Year:  Bluegrass Situation Showcases at Bonaroo & Americana Music Association

• Industry Involvement of the Year:  Ashlee-Jean Trott, Music City Roots / Bluegrass Underground

• Mentor of the Year:  Tim Surrett